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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 859.60 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 859.60 and 399.64 is: 598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 859.60 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/859.60 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 859.60 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 343,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,530.54/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.36

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