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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.21, 860.54 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.21, 860.54 and 368.67 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.21 : 860.54 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.21/860.54 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.21x = 860.54 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.21x = 317,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,253.44/574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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