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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 780.49 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 780.49 and 387.78 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 780.49 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/780.49 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 780.49 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 302,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,658.41/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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