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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.88 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.88 and 355.36 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.88 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.88 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.88 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 277,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,138.16/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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