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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.38, 780.31 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.38, 780.31 and 410.40 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.38 : 780.31 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.38/780.31 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.38x = 780.31 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.38x = 320,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,239.22/565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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