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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 778.70 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 778.70 and 340.12 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 778.70 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/778.70 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 778.70 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 264,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,851.44/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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