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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 778.93 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 778.93 and 343.30 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 778.93 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/778.93 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 778.93 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 267,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,406.67/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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