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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 859.74 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 859.74 and 397.74 is: 595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 859.74 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/859.74 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 859.74 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 341,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,952.99/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.67

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