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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.66, 780.18 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.66, 780.18 and 366.52 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.66 : 780.18 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.66/780.18 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.66x = 780.18 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.66x = 285,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,951.57/565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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