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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 779.06 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 779.06 and 368.20 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 779.06 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/779.06 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 779.06 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 286,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,849.89/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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