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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 780.35 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 780.35 and 344.28 is: 475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 780.35 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/780.35 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 780.35 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 268,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,658.90/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.19

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