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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 780.51 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 780.51 and 368.82 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 780.51 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/780.51 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 780.51 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 287,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,867.70/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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