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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 778.80 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 778.80 and 367.93 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 778.80 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/778.80 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 778.80 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 286,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,543.88/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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