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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 778.97 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 778.97 and 368.07 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 778.97 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/778.97 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 778.97 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 286,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,713.65/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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