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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.60, 777.36 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.60, 777.36 and 415.72 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.60 : 777.36 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.60/777.36 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.60x = 777.36 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.60x = 323,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,164.10/562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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