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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 778.61 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 778.61 and 343.16 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 778.61 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/778.61 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 778.61 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 267,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,187.81/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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