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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.64, 780.89 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.64, 780.89 and 366.76 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.64 : 780.89 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.64/780.89 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.64x = 780.89 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.64x = 286,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,395.43/565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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