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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 780.18 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 780.18 and 344.40 is: 475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 780.18 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/780.18 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 780.18 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 268,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,693.99/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.19

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