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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 778.76 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 778.76 and 343.18 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 778.76 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/778.76 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 778.76 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 267,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,254.86/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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