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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.75, 779.97 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.75, 779.97 and 388.18 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.75 : 779.97 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.75/779.97 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.75x = 779.97 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.75x = 302,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,768.75/564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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