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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 779.64 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 779.64 and 368.24 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 779.64 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/779.64 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 779.64 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 287,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,094.63/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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