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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 781.04 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 781.04 and 317.35 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 781.04 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/781.04 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 781.04 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 247,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,864.81/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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