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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.20, 778.98 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.20, 778.98 and 368.04 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.20 : 778.98 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.20/778.98 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.20x = 778.98 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.20x = 286,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,700.10/564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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