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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 780.60 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 780.60 and 332.89 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 780.60 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/780.60 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 780.60 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 259,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,853.93/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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