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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.45, 779.71 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.45, 779.71 and 355.56 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.45 : 779.71 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.45/779.71 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.45x = 779.71 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.45x = 277,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,233.69/565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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