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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 859.91 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 859.91 and 492.51 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 859.91 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/859.91 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 859.91 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 423,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,511.81/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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