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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.99, 781.01 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.99, 781.01 and 344.89 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.99 : 781.01 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.99/781.01 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.99x = 781.01 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.99x = 269,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,363.08/565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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