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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.73, 780.72 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.73, 780.72 and 400.24 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.73 : 780.72 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.73/780.72 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.73x = 780.72 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.73x = 312,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,475.37/565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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