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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.19, 778.97 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.19, 778.97 and 368.04 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.19 : 778.97 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.19/778.97 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.19x = 778.97 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.19x = 286,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,693.89/564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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