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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 779.75 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 779.75 and 368.70 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 779.75 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/779.75 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 779.75 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 287,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,493.83/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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