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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.05, 780.94 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.05, 780.94 and 356.15 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.05 : 780.94 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.05/780.94 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.05x = 780.94 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.05x = 278,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,131.78/566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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