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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.23, 780.05 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.23, 780.05 and 329.25 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.23 : 780.05 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.23/780.05 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.23x = 780.05 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.23x = 256,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,831.46/565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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