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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 780.95 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 780.95 and 400.58 is: 552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 780.95 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/780.95 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 780.95 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 312,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,832.95/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.14

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