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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 783.86 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 783.86 and 319.32 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 783.86 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/783.86 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 783.86 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 250,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,300.58/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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