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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 779.22 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 779.22 and 365.58 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 779.22 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/779.22 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 779.22 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 284,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,867.25/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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