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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 779.67 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 779.67 and 316.26 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 779.67 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/779.67 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 779.67 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 246,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,578.43/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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