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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.43, 779.27 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.43, 779.27 and 368.50 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.43 : 779.27 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.43/779.27 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.43x = 779.27 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.43x = 287,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,161.00/564.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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