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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.63, 780.57 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.63, 780.57 and 344.53 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.63 : 780.57 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.63/780.57 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.63x = 780.57 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.63x = 268,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,929.78/565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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