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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 780.54 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 780.54 and 366.51 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 780.54 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/780.54 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 780.54 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 286,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,075.72/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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