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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 860.12 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 860.12 and 411.36 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 860.12 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/860.12 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 860.12 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 353,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,818.96/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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