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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 778.43 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 778.43 and 354.38 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 778.43 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/778.43 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 778.43 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 275,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,857.02/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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