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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.26 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.26 and 315.34 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.26 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.26 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.26 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 245,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,416.51/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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