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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 778.88 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 778.88 and 343.53 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 778.88 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/778.88 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 778.88 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 267,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,568.65/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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