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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 780.88 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 780.88 and 344.93 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 780.88 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/780.88 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 780.88 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 269,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,348.94/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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