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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.19, 778.35 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.19, 778.35 and 343.13 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.19 : 778.35 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.19/778.35 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.19x = 778.35 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.19x = 267,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,075.24/564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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