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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.05, 778.44 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.05, 778.44 and 343.14 is: 473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.05 : 778.44 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.05/778.44 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.05x = 778.44 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.05x = 267,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,113.90/564.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.57

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