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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.41, 780.34 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.41, 780.34 and 344.39 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.41 : 780.34 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.41/780.34 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.41x = 780.34 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.41x = 268,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,742.38/565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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