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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 858.26 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 858.26 and 408.16 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 858.26 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/858.26 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 858.26 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 350,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,305.36/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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