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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 779.73 and 344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 779.73 and 344.38 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 779.73 = 344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/779.73 = 344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 779.73 × 344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 268,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,523.42/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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