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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 779.97 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 779.97 and 316.58 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 779.97 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/779.97 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 779.97 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 246,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,919.00/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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