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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 780.59 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 780.59 and 344.55 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 780.59 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/780.59 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 780.59 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 268,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,950.56/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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