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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 777.76 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 777.76 and 377.36 is: 520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 777.76 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/777.76 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 777.76 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 293,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,495.51/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.23

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