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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.88, 779.88 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.88, 779.88 and 368.32 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.88 : 779.88 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.88/779.88 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.88x = 779.88 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.88x = 287,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,245.40/564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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