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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 780.32 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 780.32 and 344.48 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 780.32 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/780.32 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 780.32 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 268,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,804.63/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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