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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 780.74 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 780.74 and 317.04 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 780.74 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/780.74 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 780.74 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 247,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,526.60/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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