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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 778.23 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 778.23 and 343.02 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 778.23 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/778.23 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 778.23 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 266,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,948.45/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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