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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 860.10 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 860.10 and 329.90 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 860.10 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/860.10 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 860.10 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 283,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,746.99/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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