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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.17, 781.34 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.17, 781.34 and 317.50 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.17 : 781.34 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.17/781.34 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.17x = 781.34 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.17x = 248,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,075.24/566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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