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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 778.34 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 778.34 and 343.04 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 778.34 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/778.34 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 778.34 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 266,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,998.72/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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