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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 779.82 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 779.82 and 344.02 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 779.82 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/779.82 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 779.82 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 268,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,273.68/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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