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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.01, 778.23 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.01, 778.23 and 342.88 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.01 : 778.23 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.01/778.23 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.01x = 778.23 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.01x = 266,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,837.56/564.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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