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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 780.49 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 780.49 and 378.84 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 780.49 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/780.49 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 780.49 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 295,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,680.83/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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