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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 780.01 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 780.01 and 332.39 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 780.01 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/780.01 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 780.01 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 259,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,262.79/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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