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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 783.72 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 783.72 and 319.23 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 783.72 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/783.72 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 783.72 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 250,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,186.94/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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