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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.13 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.13 and 355.54 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.13 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.13 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.13 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 277,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,367.38/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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