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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.22, 779.90 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.22, 779.90 and 332.40 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.22 : 779.90 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.22/779.90 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.22x = 779.90 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.22x = 259,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,238.76/565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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