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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 780.48 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 780.48 and 368.96 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 780.48 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/780.48 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 780.48 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 287,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,965.90/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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