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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 781.18 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 781.18 and 317.41 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 781.18 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/781.18 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 781.18 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 247,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,951.60/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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