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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.61, 779.51 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.61, 779.51 and 365.52 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.61 : 779.51 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.61/779.51 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.61x = 779.51 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.61x = 284,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,927.41/564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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