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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 781.35 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 781.35 and 317.52 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 781.35 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/781.35 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 781.35 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 248,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094.25/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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