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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.30, 780.16 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.30, 780.16 and 316.67 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.30 : 780.16 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.30/780.16 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.30x = 780.16 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.30x = 247,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,053.27/565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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