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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.72 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.72 and 319.26 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.72 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.72 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.72 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 250,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,210.81/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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