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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 779.97 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 779.97 and 313.14 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 779.97 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/779.97 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 779.97 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 244,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,239.81/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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