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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 778.43 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 778.43 and 343.01 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 778.43 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/778.43 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 778.43 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 267,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,009.27/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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