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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 779.92 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 779.92 and 355.25 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 779.92 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/779.92 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 779.92 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 277,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,067.64/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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