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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.25, 778.54 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.25, 778.54 and 343.21 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.25 : 778.54 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.25/778.54 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.25x = 778.54 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.25x = 267,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,202.71/564.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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