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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 780.02 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 780.02 and 332.52 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 780.02 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/780.02 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 780.02 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 259,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,372.25/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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