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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 778.60 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 778.60 and 357.36 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 778.60 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/778.60 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 778.60 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 278,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,240.50/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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