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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.68 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.68 and 365.21 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.68 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.68 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.68 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 284,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,381.72/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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