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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.53 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.53 and 355.59 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.53 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.53 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.53 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 277,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,546.88/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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