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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 780.26 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 780.26 and 344.34 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 780.26 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/780.26 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 780.26 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 268,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,669.11/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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