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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 783.70 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 783.70 and 319.25 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 783.70 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/783.70 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 783.70 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 250,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,197.39/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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