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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.81, 779.83 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.81, 779.83 and 379 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.81 : 779.83 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.81/779.83 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.81x = 779.83 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.81x = 295,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,555.57/565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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