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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 775.98 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 775.98 and 414.72 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 775.98 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/775.98 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 775.98 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 321,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,814.43/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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