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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 779.95 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 779.95 and 329.11 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 779.95 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/779.95 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 779.95 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 256,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,689.34/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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