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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.36 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.36 and 344.48 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.36 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.36 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.36 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 268,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,818.41/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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