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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.86, 768.15 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.86, 768.15 and 409.50 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.86 : 768.15 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.86/768.15 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.86x = 768.15 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.86x = 314,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,557.43/556.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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