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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 770.52 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 770.52 and 411.10 is: 567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 770.52 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/770.52 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 770.52 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 316,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,760.77/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.26

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