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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 780.54 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 780.54 and 316.95 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 780.54 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/780.54 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 780.54 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 247,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,388.04/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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