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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 778.56 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 778.56 and 389.76 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 778.56 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/778.56 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 778.56 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 303,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,451.55/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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