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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.26 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.26 and 355.66 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.26 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.26 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.26 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 277,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,503.54/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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