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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 778.28 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 778.28 and 343.05 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 778.28 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/778.28 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 778.28 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 266,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,987.24/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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