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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 860.67 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 860.67 and 391.13 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 860.67 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/860.67 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 860.67 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 336,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,629.55/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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