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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.87 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.87 and 319.37 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.87 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.87 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.87 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 250,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,340.64/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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