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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.44 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.44 and 369.20 is: 509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.44 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.44 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.44 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 288,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,138.45/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.51

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