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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 778.55 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 778.55 and 315.51 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 778.55 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/778.55 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 778.55 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 245,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,638.73/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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