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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 791.12 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 791.12 and 408.02 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 791.12 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/791.12 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 791.12 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 322,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,788.83/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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