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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 767.80 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 767.80 and 409.52 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 767.80 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/767.80 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 767.80 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 314,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,429.46/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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