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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.54, 780.37 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.54, 780.37 and 316.80 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.54 : 780.37 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.54/780.37 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.54x = 780.37 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.54x = 247,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,219.27/565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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