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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 778.19 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 778.19 and 354.26 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 778.19 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/778.19 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 778.19 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 275,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,675.93/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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