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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.96, 782.18 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.96, 782.18 and 356.77 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.96 : 782.18 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.96/782.18 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.96x = 782.18 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.96x = 279,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,055.96/566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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