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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 779.58 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 779.58 and 378.65 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 779.58 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/779.58 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 779.58 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 295,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,189.92/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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