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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 778.53 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 778.53 and 343.22 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 778.53 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/778.53 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 778.53 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 267,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,207.07/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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