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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 779.13 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 779.13 and 367.66 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 779.13 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/779.13 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 779.13 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 286,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,454.94/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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