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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.09, 778.51 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.09, 778.51 and 343.02 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.09 : 778.51 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.09/778.51 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.09x = 778.51 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.09x = 267,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,044.50/564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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