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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 780.36 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 780.36 and 332.76 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 780.36 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/780.36 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 780.36 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 259,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672.59/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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