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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 780.20 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 780.20 and 344.22 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 780.20 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/780.20 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 780.20 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 268,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,557.09/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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