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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 778.76 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 778.76 and 312.26 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 778.76 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/778.76 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 778.76 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 243,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,175.60/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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