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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 783.35 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 783.35 and 319.06 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 783.35 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/783.35 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 783.35 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 249,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,934.06/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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