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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 860.13 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 860.13 and 401.16 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 860.13 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/860.13 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 860.13 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 345,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,049.75/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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