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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.82 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.82 and 368.32 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.82 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.82 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.82 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 287,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,223.30/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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