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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 781.65 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 781.65 and 356.55 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 781.65 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/781.65 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 781.65 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 278,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,697.31/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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