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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 780.68 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 780.68 and 344.80 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 780.68 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/780.68 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 780.68 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 269,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,172.84/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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