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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 861.44 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 861.44 and 381.80 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 861.44 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/861.44 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 861.44 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 328,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,897.79/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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