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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 778.56 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 778.56 and 343.06 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 778.56 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/778.56 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 778.56 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 267,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,093.68/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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