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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 779.90 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 779.90 and 344.09 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 779.90 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/779.90 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 779.90 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 268,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,356.02/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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