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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 779.94 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 779.94 and 368.96 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 779.94 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/779.94 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 779.94 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 287,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,766.66/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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