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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 860.91 and 400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 860.91 and 400.42 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 860.91 = 400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/860.91 = 400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 860.91 × 400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 344,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,723.43/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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