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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 782.73 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 782.73 and 410.31 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 782.73 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/782.73 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 782.73 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 321,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,161.95/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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