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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.54 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.54 and 315.50 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.54 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.54 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.54 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 245,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,629.37/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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