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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 781.04 and 345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 781.04 and 345.01 is: 476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 781.04 = 345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/781.04 = 345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 781.04 × 345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 269,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,466.98/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.14

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