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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 860.39 and 368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 860.39 and 368.89 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 860.39 = 368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/860.39 = 368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 860.39 × 368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 317,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,389.27/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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