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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.01, 779.72 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.01, 779.72 and 316.35 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.01 : 779.72 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.01/779.72 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.01x = 779.72 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.01x = 246,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,664.42/565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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