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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 779.83 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 779.83 and 368.70 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 779.83 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/779.83 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 779.83 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 287,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,523.32/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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