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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 780.66 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 780.66 and 344.68 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 780.66 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/780.66 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 780.66 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 269,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,077.89/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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