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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 779.11 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 779.11 and 386.78 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 779.11 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/779.11 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 779.11 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 301,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,339.30/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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