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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 778.66 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 778.66 and 377.73 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 778.66 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/778.66 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 778.66 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 294,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,122.30/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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