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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.62, 780.44 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.62, 780.44 and 344.18 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.62 : 780.44 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.62/780.44 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.62x = 780.44 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.62x = 268,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,606.22/565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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