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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 779.43 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 779.43 and 368.49 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 779.43 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/779.43 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 779.43 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 287,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,212.16/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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