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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 779.74 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 779.74 and 343.68 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 779.74 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/779.74 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 779.74 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 267,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,981.04/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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