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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 778.58 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 778.58 and 368.01 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 778.58 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/778.58 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 778.58 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 286,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,525.23/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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