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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 780.98 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 780.98 and 329.76 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 780.98 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/780.98 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 780.98 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 257,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,535.96/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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