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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 778.19 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 778.19 and 367.43 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 778.19 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/778.19 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 778.19 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 285,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,924.62/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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