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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.90 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.90 and 391.28 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.90 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.90 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.90 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 305,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,550.55/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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