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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 779.66 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 779.66 and 355.18 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 779.66 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/779.66 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 779.66 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 276,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,918.58/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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