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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 782.36 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 782.36 and 318.25 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 782.36 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/782.36 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 782.36 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 248,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,986.07/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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