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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 779.92 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 779.92 and 355.46 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 779.92 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/779.92 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 779.92 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 277,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,225.57/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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