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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 779.22 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 779.22 and 388.43 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 779.22 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/779.22 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 779.22 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 302,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,671.45/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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