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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 779.22 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 779.22 and 368.19 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 779.22 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/779.22 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 779.22 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 286,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,901.01/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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