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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 778.94 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 778.94 and 378.30 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 778.94 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/778.94 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 778.94 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 294,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,673.00/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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