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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 778.92 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 778.92 and 357.68 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 778.92 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/778.92 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 778.92 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 278,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,604.11/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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