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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 779.42 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 779.42 and 416.14 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 779.42 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/779.42 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 779.42 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 324,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,346.93/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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