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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 859.35 and 410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 859.35 and 410.95 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 859.35 = 410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/859.35 = 410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 859.35 × 410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 353,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,145.59/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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