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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 857.20 and 417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 857.20 and 417.82 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 857.20 = 417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/857.20 = 417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 857.20 × 417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 358,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,155.30/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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