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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.11, 781.14 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.11, 781.14 and 317.39 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.11 : 781.14 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.11/781.14 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.11x = 781.14 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.11x = 247,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,926.02/566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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