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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 778.82 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 778.82 and 364.92 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 778.82 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/778.82 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 778.82 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 284,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,205.17/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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