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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.94 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.94 and 332.24 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.94 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.94 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.94 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 259,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,127.27/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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