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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 778.60 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 778.60 and 340.14 is: 469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 778.60 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/778.60 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 778.60 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 264,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,830.06/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.36

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