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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 779.78 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 779.78 and 368.54 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 779.78 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/779.78 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 779.78 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 287,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,382.99/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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