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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 779.91 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 779.91 and 355.43 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 779.91 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/779.91 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 779.91 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 277,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,199.51/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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