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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 777.87 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 777.87 and 389.34 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 777.87 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/777.87 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 777.87 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 302,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,855.91/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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