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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 778.22 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 778.22 and 342.92 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 778.22 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/778.22 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 778.22 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 266,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,868.72/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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