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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 778.55 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 778.55 and 367.88 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 778.55 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/778.55 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 778.55 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 286,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,407.24/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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