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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 779.73 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 779.73 and 329.03 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 779.73 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/779.73 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 779.73 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 256,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,554.56/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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