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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 858.66 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 858.66 and 410.20 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 858.66 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/858.66 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 858.66 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 352,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,222.33/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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