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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.55, 778.81 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.55, 778.81 and 367.99 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.55 : 778.81 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.55/778.81 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.55x = 778.81 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.55x = 286,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,594.29/564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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