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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.57, 569.98 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.57, 569.98 and 401.73 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.57 : 569.98 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.57/569.98 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.57x = 569.98 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.57x = 228,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,973.21/413.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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