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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 780.13 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 780.13 and 379.18 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 780.13 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/780.13 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 780.13 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 295,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,811.14/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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