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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.61, 780.57 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.61, 780.57 and 344.59 is: 475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.61 : 780.57 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.61/780.57 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.61x = 780.57 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.61x = 268,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,974.66/565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.55

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