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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 769.93 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 769.93 and 410.72 is: 566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 769.93 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/769.93 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 769.93 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 316,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,226.26/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.67

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