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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 783.61 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 783.61 and 319.18 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 783.61 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/783.61 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 783.61 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 250,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,112.64/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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