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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 777.99 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 777.99 and 364.87 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 777.99 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/777.99 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 777.99 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 283,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,865.21/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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