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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 780.17 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 780.17 and 369.11 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 780.17 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/780.17 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 780.17 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 287,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,968.65/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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