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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 780.24 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 780.24 and 332.60 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 780.24 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/780.24 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 780.24 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 259,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,507.82/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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