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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.81, 783.57 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.81, 783.57 and 319.14 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.81 : 783.57 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.81/783.57 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.81x = 783.57 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.81x = 250,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,068.53/567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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