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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 779.78 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 779.78 and 316.39 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 779.78 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/779.78 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 779.78 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 246,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,709.11/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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