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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 779.69 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 779.69 and 368.85 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 779.69 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/779.69 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 779.69 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 287,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,588.66/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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