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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 781.76 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 781.76 and 356.80 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 781.76 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/781.76 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 781.76 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 278,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,931.97/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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