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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 777.48 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 777.48 and 397.99 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 777.48 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/777.48 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 777.48 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 309,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,425.38/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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