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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 780.83 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 780.83 and 379.53 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 780.83 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/780.83 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 780.83 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 296,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,347.94/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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