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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 567.96 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 567.96 and 403.44 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 567.96 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/567.96 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 567.96 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 229,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,137.78/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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