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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 779.11 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 779.11 and 343.54 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 779.11 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/779.11 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 779.11 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 267,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,655.45/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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