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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 780.66 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 780.66 and 344.62 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 780.66 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/780.66 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 780.66 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 269,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,031.05/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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