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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.52, 780.08 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.52, 780.08 and 332.56 is: 458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.52 : 780.08 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.52/780.08 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.52x = 780.08 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.52x = 259,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,423.40/565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.73

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