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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 779.83 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 779.83 and 378.81 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 779.83 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/779.83 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 779.83 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 295,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,406.46/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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