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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.36 and 409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.36 and 409.89 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.36 = 409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.36 = 409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.36 × 409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 320,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,681.54/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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