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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 779.40 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 779.40 and 368.57 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 779.40 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/779.40 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 779.40 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 287,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,259.56/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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