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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.36, 780.12 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.36, 780.12 and 316.68 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.36 : 780.12 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.36/780.12 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.36x = 780.12 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.36x = 247,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,048.40/565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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