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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 795.41 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 795.41 and 410.96 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 795.41 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/795.41 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 795.41 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 326,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,877.72/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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