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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 780.17 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 780.17 and 363.33 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 780.17 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/780.17 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 780.17 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 283,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,457.35/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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