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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 779.94 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 779.94 and 390.96 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 779.94 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/779.94 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 779.94 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 304,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,925.34/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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