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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 780.35 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 780.35 and 388.47 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 780.35 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/780.35 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 780.35 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 303,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,143.54/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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