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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 778.35 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 778.35 and 343.38 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 778.35 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/778.35 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 778.35 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 267,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,265.93/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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