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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 780.03 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 780.03 and 329.13 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 780.03 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/780.03 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 780.03 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 256,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,731.27/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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