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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 779.86 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 779.86 and 329.20 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 779.86 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/779.86 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 779.86 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 256,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,728.37/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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