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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 780.72 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 780.72 and 379.44 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 780.72 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/780.72 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 780.72 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 296,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,236.40/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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