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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 780.24 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 780.24 and 344.44 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 780.24 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/780.24 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 780.24 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 268,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,745.87/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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