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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.91, 783.69 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.91, 783.69 and 319.26 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.91 : 783.69 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.91/783.69 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.91x = 783.69 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.91x = 250,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,200.87/567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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