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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 778.07 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 778.07 and 343.02 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 778.07 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/778.07 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 778.07 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 266,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,893.57/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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