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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.50 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.50 and 355.76 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.50 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.50 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.50 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 277,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,670.59/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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