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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.27, 781.21 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.27, 781.21 and 356.30 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.27 : 781.21 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.27/781.21 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.27x = 781.21 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.27x = 278,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,345.12/566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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