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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 779.92 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 779.92 and 358.16 is: 494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 779.92 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/779.92 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 779.92 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 279,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,336.15/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.37

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