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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 859.84 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 859.84 and 368.06 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 859.84 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/859.84 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 859.84 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 316,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,472.71/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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