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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 779.72 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 779.72 and 332.10 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 779.72 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/779.72 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 779.72 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 258,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,945.01/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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