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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.31, 781.31 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.31, 781.31 and 317.60 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.31 : 781.31 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.31/781.31 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.31x = 781.31 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.31x = 248,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,140.94/566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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