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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 780.48 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 780.48 and 355.88 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 780.48 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/780.48 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 780.48 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 277,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,753.32/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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