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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 780.56 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 780.56 and 355.87 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 780.56 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/780.56 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 780.56 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 277,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,777.89/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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