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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.37, 781.43 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.37, 781.43 and 356.78 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.37 : 781.43 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.37/781.43 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.37x = 781.43 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.37x = 278,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,792.90/566.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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