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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 781.76 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 781.76 and 317.78 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 781.76 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/781.76 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 781.76 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 248,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,427.69/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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