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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.15, 862.59 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.15, 862.59 and 369.12 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.15 : 862.59 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.15/862.59 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.15x = 862.59 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.15x = 318,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,399.22/574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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