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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 779.74 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 779.74 and 316.32 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 779.74 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/779.74 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 779.74 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 246,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,644.25/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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