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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 779.56 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 779.56 and 368.34 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 779.56 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/779.56 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 779.56 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 287,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,143.13/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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