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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 778.62 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 778.62 and 343.38 is: 473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 778.62 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/778.62 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 778.62 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 267,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,362.54/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.77

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