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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.33, 778.87 and 343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.33, 778.87 and 343.25 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.33 : 778.87 = 343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.33/778.87 = 343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.33x = 778.87 × 343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.33x = 267,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,349.03/564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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