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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.23, 861.89 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.23, 861.89 and 381.99 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.23 : 861.89 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.23/861.89 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.23x = 861.89 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.23x = 329,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,231.45/574.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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