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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.77, 780.73 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.77, 780.73 and 329.72 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.77 : 780.73 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.77/780.73 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.77x = 780.73 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.77x = 257,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,424.25/565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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