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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 780.54 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 780.54 and 369.48 is: 509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 780.54 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/780.54 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 780.54 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 288,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,393.92/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.49

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