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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 768.42 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 768.42 and 410 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 768.42 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/768.42 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 768.42 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 315,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,052.20/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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