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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 779.25 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 779.25 and 387.63 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 779.25 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/779.25 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 779.25 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 302,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,060.68/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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