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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 780.37 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 780.37 and 399.92 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 780.37 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/780.37 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 780.37 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 312,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,090.04/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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