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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.38, 781.58 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.38, 781.58 and 317.72 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.38 : 781.58 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.38/781.58 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.38x = 781.58 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.38x = 248,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,323.60/566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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