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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.98, 781.78 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.98, 781.78 and 401 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.98 : 781.78 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.98/781.78 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.98x = 781.78 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.98x = 313,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,493.78/565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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