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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.55, 780.49 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.55, 780.49 and 316.90 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.55 : 780.49 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.55/780.49 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.55x = 780.49 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.55x = 247,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,331.79/565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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