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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.06 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.06 and 355.60 is: 490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.06 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.06 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.06 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 277,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,389.34/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.54

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