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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 779.90 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 779.90 and 344.01 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 779.90 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/779.90 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 779.90 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 268,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,291.33/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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