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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 781.14 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 781.14 and 367.05 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 781.14 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/781.14 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 781.14 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 286,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,717.44/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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