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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 778.89 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 778.89 and 368.10 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 778.89 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/778.89 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 778.89 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 286,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,709.41/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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