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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.03 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.03 and 377.50 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.03 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.03 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.03 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 293,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,704.38/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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