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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.44, 779.28 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.44, 779.28 and 368.50 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.44 : 779.28 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.44/779.28 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.44x = 779.28 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.44x = 287,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,164.68/564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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