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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 779.89 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 779.89 and 344.24 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 779.89 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/779.89 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 779.89 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 268,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,469.33/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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