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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 780.03 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 780.03 and 344.16 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 780.03 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/780.03 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 780.03 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 268,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,455.12/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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