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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.54, 780.61 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.54, 780.61 and 358.66 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.54 : 780.61 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.54/780.61 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.54x = 780.61 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.54x = 279,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,973.58/565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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