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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 780.23 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 780.23 and 388.38 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 780.23 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/780.23 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 780.23 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 303,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,023.79/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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