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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 781.79 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 781.79 and 356.69 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 781.79 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/781.79 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 781.79 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 278,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,850.98/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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