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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 780.18 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 780.18 and 358.36 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 780.18 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/780.18 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 780.18 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 279,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,585.30/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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