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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 778.50 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 778.50 and 367.72 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 778.50 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/778.50 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 778.50 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 286,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,270.02/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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