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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.11 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.11 and 379.04 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.11 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.11 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.11 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 295,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,692.89/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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