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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 860.50 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 860.50 and 378.90 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 860.50 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/860.50 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 860.50 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 326,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,043.45/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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