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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 779.88 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 779.88 and 316.56 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 779.88 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/779.88 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 779.88 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 246,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,878.81/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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