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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 779.82 and 416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 779.82 and 416.03 is: 573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 779.82 = 416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/779.82 = 416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 779.82 × 416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 324,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,428.51/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.53

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