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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.60 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.60 and 344.76 is: 475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.60 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.60 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.60 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 269,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,119.66/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.54

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