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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.79, 783.56 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.79, 783.56 and 319.12 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.79 : 783.56 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.79/783.56 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.79x = 783.56 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.79x = 250,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,044.15/567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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