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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.07, 779.84 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.07, 779.84 and 366.03 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.07 : 779.84 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.07/779.84 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.07x = 779.84 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.07x = 285,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,444.38/565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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