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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.17 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.17 and 366.28 is: 505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.17 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.17 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.17 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 285,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,760.67/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.34

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