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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.25, 780.01 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.25, 780.01 and 316.55 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.25 : 780.01 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.25/780.01 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.25x = 780.01 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.25x = 246,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,912.17/565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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