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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 855.84 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 855.84 and 408.32 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 855.84 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/855.84 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 855.84 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 349,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,456.59/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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