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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 780.35 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 780.35 and 344.44 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 780.35 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/780.35 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 780.35 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 268,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,778.13/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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