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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 780.35 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 780.35 and 369.06 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 780.35 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/780.35 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 780.35 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 287,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,994.13/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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