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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 778.56 and 398.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 778.56 and 398.53 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 778.56 = 398.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/778.56 = 398.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 778.56 × 398.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 310,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,279.52/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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