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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 780.24 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 780.24 and 316.68 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 780.24 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/780.24 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 780.24 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 247,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,082.50/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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