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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.20 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.20 and 344.52 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.20 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.20 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.20 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 268,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,794.50/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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