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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 780.24 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 780.24 and 344.33 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 780.24 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/780.24 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 780.24 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 268,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,662.81/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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