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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 860.82 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 860.82 and 378.91 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 860.82 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/860.82 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 860.82 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 326,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,173.31/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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