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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 778.67 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 778.67 and 389.08 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 778.67 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/778.67 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 778.67 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 302,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,965.41/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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