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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 778.62 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 778.62 and 343.20 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 778.62 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/778.62 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 778.62 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 267,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,222.38/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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