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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.80 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.80 and 319.32 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.80 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.80 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.80 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 250,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,281.42/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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