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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 860.69 and 409.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 860.69 and 409.37 is: 614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 860.69 = 409.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/860.69 = 409.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 860.69 × 409.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 352,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,336.36/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.16

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