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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.83 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.83 and 319.32 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.83 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.83 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.83 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 250,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,291.00/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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