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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 779.50 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 779.50 and 408.40 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 779.50 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/779.50 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 779.50 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 318,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,345.76/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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