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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 780.01 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 780.01 and 316.58 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 780.01 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/780.01 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 780.01 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 246,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,930.87/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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