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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 780 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 780 and 418.24 is: 576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 780 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/780 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 780 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 326,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,227.20/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.29

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