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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 780.44 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 780.44 and 379.02 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 780.44 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/780.44 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 780.44 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 295,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,802.42/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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