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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 778.08 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 778.08 and 398.54 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 778.08 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/778.08 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 778.08 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 310,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,092.11/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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