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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.26, 780.91 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.26, 780.91 and 356.15 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.26 : 780.91 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.26/780.91 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.26x = 780.91 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.26x = 278,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,122.16/566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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