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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 780.50 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 780.50 and 316.92 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 780.50 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/780.50 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 780.50 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 247,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,356.06/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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