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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 780.25 and 408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 780.25 and 408.55 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 780.25 = 408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/780.25 = 408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 780.25 × 408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 318,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,769.09/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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