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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.35, 780.25 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.35, 780.25 and 344.29 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.35 : 780.25 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.35/780.25 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.35x = 780.25 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.35x = 268,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,633.76/565.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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