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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.19, 779.72 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.19, 779.72 and 399.54 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.19 : 779.72 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.19/779.72 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.19x = 779.72 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.19x = 311,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,527.33/565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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