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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 780.66 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 780.66 and 390.76 is: 539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 780.66 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/780.66 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 780.66 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 305,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,050.70/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.23

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