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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.93, 779.90 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.93, 779.90 and 389.97 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.93 : 779.90 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.93/779.90 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.93x = 779.90 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.93x = 304,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,135.65/564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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