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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.54 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.54 and 344.42 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.54 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.54 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.54 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 268,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,831.32/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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