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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 863.68 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 863.68 and 411.36 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 863.68 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/863.68 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 863.68 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 355,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,283.40/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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