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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.57, 781.01 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.57, 781.01 and 358.93 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.57 : 781.01 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.57/781.01 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.57x = 781.01 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.57x = 280,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,327.92/565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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