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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.22 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.22 and 368.58 is: 508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.22 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.22 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.22 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 287,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,204.91/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.36

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