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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 778.83 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 778.83 and 365.38 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 778.83 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/778.83 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 778.83 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 284,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,568.91/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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