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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 855.12 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 855.12 and 408.96 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 855.12 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/855.12 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 855.12 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 349,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,709.88/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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