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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 780.32 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 780.32 and 329.40 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 780.32 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/780.32 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 780.32 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 257,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037.41/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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