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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 779.83 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 779.83 and 355.30 is: 490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 779.83 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/779.83 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 779.83 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 277,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,070.76/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.16

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