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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 778.28 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 778.28 and 354.24 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 778.28 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/778.28 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 778.28 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 275,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,693.22/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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