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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.55, 779.15 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.55, 779.15 and 368.63 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.55 : 779.15 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.55/779.15 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.55x = 779.15 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.55x = 287,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,218.06/564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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