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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 778.12 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 778.12 and 389.68 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 778.12 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/778.12 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 778.12 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 303,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,217.80/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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