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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.68, 780.52 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.68, 780.52 and 332.72 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.68 : 780.52 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.68/780.52 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.68x = 780.52 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.68x = 259,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,694.61/565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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