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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.37, 778.97 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.37, 778.97 and 343.28 is: 473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.37 : 778.97 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.37/778.97 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.37x = 778.97 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.37x = 267,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,407.63/564.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.82

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