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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.55, 781.52 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.55, 781.52 and 409.01 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.55 : 781.52 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.55/781.52 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.55x = 781.52 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.55x = 319,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,643.54/566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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