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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.82, 779.61 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.82, 779.61 and 358.18 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.82 : 779.61 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.82/779.61 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.82x = 779.61 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.82x = 279,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,240.71/564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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