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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 781 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 781 and 359.12 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 781 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/781 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 781 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 280,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,472.72/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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