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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 778.75 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 778.75 and 340.27 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 778.75 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/778.75 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 778.75 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 264,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,982.46/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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