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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 783.24 and 410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 783.24 and 410.67 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 783.24 = 410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/783.24 = 410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 783.24 × 410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 321,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,651.63/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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