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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 780.33 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 780.33 and 368.96 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 780.33 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/780.33 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 780.33 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 287,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,908.04/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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