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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.80, 779.15 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.80, 779.15 and 368.24 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.80 : 779.15 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.80/779.15 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.80x = 779.15 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.80x = 286,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,908.46/564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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