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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.40 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.40 and 380.32 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.40 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.40 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.40 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 296,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,041.09/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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