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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 769.38 and 410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 769.38 and 410.36 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 769.38 = 410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/769.38 = 410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 769.38 × 410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 315,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,722.78/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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