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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 780.87 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 780.87 and 356.23 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 780.87 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/780.87 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 780.87 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 278,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,171.63/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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