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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.38, 781.67 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.38, 781.67 and 317.77 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.38 : 781.67 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.38/781.67 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.38x = 781.67 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.38x = 248,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,385.78/566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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