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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 779.91 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 779.91 and 332.21 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 779.91 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/779.91 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 779.91 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 259,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,093.90/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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