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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.93, 782.27 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.93, 782.27 and 318.21 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.93 : 782.27 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.93/782.27 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.93x = 782.27 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.93x = 248,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,924.55/566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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