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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 778.36 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 778.36 and 342.94 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 778.36 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/778.36 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 778.36 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 266,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,930.78/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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