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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 779.67 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 779.67 and 368.61 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 779.67 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/779.67 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 779.67 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 287,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,394.16/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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