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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.20, 778.65 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.20, 778.65 and 343.17 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.20 : 778.65 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.20/778.65 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.20x = 778.65 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.20x = 267,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,205.43/564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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