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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.24, 779.97 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.24, 779.97 and 352.53 is: 486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.24 : 779.97 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.24/779.97 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.24x = 779.97 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.24x = 274,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,962.82/565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.46

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