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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 780.53 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 780.53 and 344.57 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 780.53 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/780.53 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 780.53 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 268,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,941.60/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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