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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 780.38 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 780.38 and 344.54 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 780.38 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/780.38 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 780.38 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 268,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,866.50/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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