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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.30 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.30 and 357.75 is: 536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.30 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.30 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.30 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 308,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,130.08/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.79

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