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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 858.24 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 858.24 and 409.15 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 858.24 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/858.24 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 858.24 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 351,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,148.90/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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