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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 860.92 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 860.92 and 400.41 is: 600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 860.92 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/860.92 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 860.92 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 344,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,719.98/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.28

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