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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 779.48 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 779.48 and 355.13 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 779.48 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/779.48 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 779.48 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 276,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,812.84/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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