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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 858.24 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 858.24 and 418.77 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 858.24 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/858.24 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 858.24 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 359,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,405.16/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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