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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 779.86 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 779.86 and 355.39 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 779.86 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/779.86 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 779.86 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 277,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,154.45/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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