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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 793.73 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 793.73 and 410.38 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 793.73 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/793.73 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 793.73 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 325,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,724.90/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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