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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 780.98 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 780.98 and 344.97 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 780.98 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/780.98 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 780.98 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 269,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,412.95/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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