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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 780.33 and 355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 780.33 and 355.63 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 780.33 = 355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/780.33 = 355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 780.33 × 355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 277,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,508.80/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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