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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 790.08 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 790.08 and 407.08 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 790.08 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/790.08 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 790.08 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 321,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,621.82/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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