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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 778.65 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 778.65 and 398.74 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 778.65 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/778.65 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 778.65 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 310,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,478.90/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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