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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 781.40 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 781.40 and 427.76 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 781.40 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/781.40 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 781.40 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 334,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,251.66/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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