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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 780.72 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 780.72 and 344.66 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 780.72 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/780.72 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 780.72 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 269,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,082.96/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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