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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.35, 861.21 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.35, 861.21 and 368.43 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.35 : 861.21 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.35/861.21 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.35x = 861.21 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.35x = 317,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,295.60/574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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