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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.14 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.14 and 329.40 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.14 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.14 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.14 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 256,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,978.94/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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