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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.50, 780.42 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.50, 780.42 and 332.70 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.50 : 780.42 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.50/780.42 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.50x = 780.42 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.50x = 259,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,645.73/565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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