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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 780.31 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 780.31 and 344.30 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 780.31 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/780.31 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 780.31 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 268,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,660.73/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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