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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 767.32 and 409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 767.32 and 409.28 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 767.32 = 409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/767.32 = 409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 767.32 × 409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 314,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,048.73/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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