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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.94 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.94 and 356.14 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.94 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.94 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.94 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 278,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,123.97/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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