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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 778.51 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 778.51 and 375.38 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 778.51 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/778.51 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 778.51 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 292,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,240.96/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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