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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 860.28 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 860.28 and 400.60 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 860.28 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/860.28 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 860.28 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 344,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,628.17/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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