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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 783.71 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 783.71 and 319.24 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 783.71 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/783.71 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 783.71 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 250,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,191.58/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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