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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 780.03 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 780.03 and 399.74 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 780.03 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/780.03 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 780.03 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 311,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,805.29/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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