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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 781.48 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 781.48 and 356.48 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 781.48 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/781.48 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 781.48 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 278,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,581.99/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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