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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.82, 780.00 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.82, 780.00 and 368.44 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.82 : 780.00 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.82/780.00 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.82x = 780.00 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.82x = 287,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,379.87/564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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