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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 780.48 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 780.48 and 369.18 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 780.48 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/780.48 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 780.48 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 288,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,137.61/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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