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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 565.44 and 405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 565.44 and 405.22 is: 558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 565.44 = 405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/565.44 = 405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 565.44 × 405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 229,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,127.60/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.40

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