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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.31, 860.78 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.31, 860.78 and 400.04 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.31 : 860.78 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.31/860.78 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.31x = 860.78 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.31x = 344,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,346.36/574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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