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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.99, 779.84 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.99, 779.84 and 355.02 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.99 : 779.84 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.99/779.84 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.99x = 779.84 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.99x = 276,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,858.80/564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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