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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 780.84 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 780.84 and 344.77 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 780.84 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/780.84 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 780.84 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 269,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,210.21/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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