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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 778.36 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 778.36 and 343.12 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 778.36 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/778.36 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 778.36 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 267,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,070.88/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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