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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.74, 778.55 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.74, 778.55 and 387.65 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.74 : 778.55 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.74/778.55 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.74x = 778.55 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.74x = 301,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,804.92/564.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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