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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574, 860.28 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574, 860.28 and 400.72 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574 : 860.28 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574/860.28 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574x = 860.28 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574x = 344,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,731.40/574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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