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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.68 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.68 and 332.16 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.68 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.68 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.68 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 258,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,978.51/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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