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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.53, 780.33 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.53, 780.33 and 326.22 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.53 : 780.33 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.53/780.33 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.53x = 780.33 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.53x = 254,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,559.25/565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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