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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 778.79 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 778.79 and 368.17 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 778.79 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/778.79 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 778.79 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 286,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,726.19/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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