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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 792.88 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 792.88 and 409.30 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 792.88 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/792.88 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 792.88 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 324,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,525.78/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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