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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.48, 781.54 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.48, 781.54 and 356.67 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.48 : 781.54 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.48/781.54 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.48x = 781.54 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.48x = 278,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,752.14/566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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