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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 778.44 and 378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 778.44 and 378.19 is: 521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 778.44 = 378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/778.44 = 378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 778.44 × 378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 294,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,398.22/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.53

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