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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 780.29 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 780.29 and 329.36 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 780.29 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/780.29 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 780.29 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 257,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,000.06/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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