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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 780.54 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 780.54 and 344.68 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 780.54 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/780.54 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 780.54 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 269,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,036.53/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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