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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.32 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.32 and 357 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.32 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.32 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.32 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 277,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,860.24/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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