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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 784.72 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 784.72 and 403.24 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 784.72 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/784.72 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 784.72 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 316,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,430.49/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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