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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 779.54 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 779.54 and 387.57 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 779.54 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/779.54 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 779.54 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 302,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,124.38/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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