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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.71, 780.57 and 344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.71, 780.57 and 344.67 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.71 : 780.57 = 344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.71/780.57 = 344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.71x = 780.57 × 344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.71x = 269,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,039.06/565.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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