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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 780.04 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 780.04 and 316.55 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 780.04 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/780.04 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 780.04 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 246,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,916.18/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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