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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.21, 791.58 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.21, 791.58 and 408.36 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.21 : 791.58 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.21/791.58 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.21x = 791.58 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.21x = 323,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,249.61/574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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