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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 780.86 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 780.86 and 369.60 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 780.86 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/780.86 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 780.86 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 288,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,605.86/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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