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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.83, 779.32 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.83, 779.32 and 343.77 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.83 : 779.32 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.83/779.32 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.83x = 779.32 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.83x = 267,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,906.84/564.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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