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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 793.53 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 793.53 and 409.70 is: 565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 793.53 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/793.53 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 793.53 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 325,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,111.22/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.16

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