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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 779.79 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 779.79 and 344.01 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 779.79 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/779.79 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 779.79 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 268,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,255.56/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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