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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 781.38 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 781.38 and 317.58 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 781.38 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/781.38 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 781.38 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 248,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,150.66/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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