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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 779.34 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 779.34 and 343.74 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 779.34 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/779.34 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 779.34 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 267,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,890.33/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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