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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 780.50 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 780.50 and 316.97 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 780.50 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/780.50 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 780.50 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 247,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396.24/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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