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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.03 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.03 and 332.64 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.03 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.03 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.03 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 259,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,469.18/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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