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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 780.17 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 780.17 and 369 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 780.17 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/780.17 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 780.17 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 287,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,880.89/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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