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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 861.84 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 861.84 and 355.25 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 861.84 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/861.84 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 861.84 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 306,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,168.66/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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