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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 778.98 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 778.98 and 343.52 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 778.98 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/778.98 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 778.98 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 267,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,591.31/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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