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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.36, 781.66 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.36, 781.66 and 317.78 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.36 : 781.66 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.36/781.66 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.36x = 781.66 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.36x = 248,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,391.21/566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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