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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.95, 782.39 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.95, 782.39 and 318.27 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.95 : 782.39 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.95/782.39 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.95x = 782.39 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.95x = 249,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,011.27/566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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