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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.59, 778.65 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.59, 778.65 and 365.45 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.59 : 778.65 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.59/778.65 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.59x = 778.65 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.59x = 284,557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,557.64/564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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