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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 792.12 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 792.12 and 408.16 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 792.12 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/792.12 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 792.12 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 323,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,311.70/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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