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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.74 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.74 and 355.73 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.74 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.74 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.74 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 277,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,728.29/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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