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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 565.92 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 565.92 and 407.04 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 565.92 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/565.92 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 565.92 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 230,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,352.08/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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