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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 779.89 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 779.89 and 376.38 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 779.89 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/779.89 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 779.89 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 293,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,535.00/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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