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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.90, 781.69 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.90, 781.69 and 356.82 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.90 : 781.69 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.90/781.69 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.90x = 781.69 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.90x = 278,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,924.87/566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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