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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.86, 779.01 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.86, 779.01 and 368.66 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.86 : 779.01 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.86/779.01 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.86x = 779.01 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.86x = 287,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,189.83/564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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