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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.19, 767.94 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.19, 767.94 and 409.04 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.19 : 767.94 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.19/767.94 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.19x = 767.94 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.19x = 314,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,118.18/556.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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