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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 856.76 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 856.76 and 407.16 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 856.76 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/856.76 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 856.76 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 348,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,836.37/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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