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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.01, 858.50 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.01, 858.50 and 410.15 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.01 : 858.50 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.01/858.50 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.01x = 858.50 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.01x = 352,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,107.43/572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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