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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.66, 780.60 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.66, 780.60 and 368.80 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.66 : 780.60 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.66/780.60 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.66x = 780.60 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.66x = 287,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,885.28/565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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