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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 783.63 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 783.63 and 319.24 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 783.63 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/783.63 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 783.63 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 250,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,164.82/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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