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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 566.58 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 566.58 and 402.43 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 566.58 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/566.58 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 566.58 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 228,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,008.79/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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