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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.27, 781.41 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.27, 781.41 and 317.54 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.27 : 781.41 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.27/781.41 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.27x = 781.41 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.27x = 248,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,125.02/566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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