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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 779.39 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 779.39 and 343.73 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 779.39 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/779.39 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 779.39 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 267,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,899.72/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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