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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 781.25 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 781.25 and 356.40 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 781.25 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/781.25 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 781.25 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 278,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,435.72/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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