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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.19, 778.91 and 378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.19, 778.91 and 378.29 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.19 : 778.91 = 378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.19/778.91 = 378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.19x = 778.91 × 378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.19x = 294,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,651.97/564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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