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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 778.98 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 778.98 and 368.11 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 778.98 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/778.98 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 778.98 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 286,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,750.33/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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