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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 778.91 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 778.91 and 368.36 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 778.91 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/778.91 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 778.91 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 286,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,913.55/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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