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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 781.07 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 781.07 and 329.96 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 781.07 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/781.07 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 781.07 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 257,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,721.86/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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