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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 779.78 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 779.78 and 316.37 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 779.78 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/779.78 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 779.78 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 246,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,701.74/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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