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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.34, 778.57 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.34, 778.57 and 354.43 is: 488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.34 : 778.57 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.34/778.57 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.34x = 778.57 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.34x = 275,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,948.57/564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.98

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