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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 781.94 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 781.94 and 380.49 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 781.94 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/781.94 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 781.94 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 297,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,518.45/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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