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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.25, 779.85 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.25, 779.85 and 390.69 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.25 : 779.85 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.25/779.85 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.25x = 779.85 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.25x = 304,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,679.60/565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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