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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.40, 779.08 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.40, 779.08 and 399.80 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.40 : 779.08 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.40/779.08 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.40x = 779.08 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.40x = 311,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,476.18/565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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