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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 780 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 780 and 368.52 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 780 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/780 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 780 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 287,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,445.60/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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