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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 778.59 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 778.59 and 365.40 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 778.59 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/778.59 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 778.59 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 284,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,496.79/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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