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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.46, 779.27 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.46, 779.27 and 387.68 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.46 : 779.27 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.46/779.27 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.46x = 779.27 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.46x = 302,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,101.56/564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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