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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.34, 780.27 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.34, 780.27 and 344.48 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.34 : 780.27 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.34/780.27 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.34x = 780.27 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.34x = 268,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,787.41/565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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