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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.28, 780.06 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.28, 780.06 and 329.24 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.28 : 780.06 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.28/780.06 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.28x = 780.06 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.28x = 256,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,827.95/565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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