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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 778.41 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 778.41 and 343.01 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 778.41 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/778.41 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 778.41 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 267,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,004.36/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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