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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 778.18 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 778.18 and 342.93 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 778.18 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/778.18 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 778.18 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 266,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,861.27/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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