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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 780.69 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 780.69 and 369.48 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 780.69 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/780.69 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 780.69 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 288,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,447.18/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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