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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 780.76 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 780.76 and 344.88 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 780.76 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/780.76 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 780.76 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 269,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,268.51/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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