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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.51 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.51 and 366.35 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.51 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.51 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.51 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 285,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,935.94/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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