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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.36, 781.56 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.36, 781.56 and 356.48 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.36 : 781.56 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.36/781.56 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.36x = 781.56 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.36x = 278,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,610.51/566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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