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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.37, 780.09 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.37, 780.09 and 329.27 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.37 : 780.09 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.37/780.09 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.37x = 780.09 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.37x = 256,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,858.02/565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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