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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 780.72 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 780.72 and 400.06 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 780.72 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/780.72 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 780.72 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 312,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,334.84/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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