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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 781.18 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 781.18 and 329.94 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 781.18 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/781.18 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 781.18 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 257,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,742.53/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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