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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.33, 780.21 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.33, 780.21 and 326.14 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.33 : 780.21 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.33/780.21 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.33x = 780.21 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.33x = 254,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,452.97/565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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