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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 768.36 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 768.36 and 409.68 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 768.36 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/768.36 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 768.36 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 314,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,781.72/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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