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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 779.99 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 779.99 and 344.04 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 779.99 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/779.99 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 779.99 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 268,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,346.04/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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