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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.14 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.14 and 316.66 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.14 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.14 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.14 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 247,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,033.65/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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