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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.36, 862.32 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.36, 862.32 and 378.70 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.36 : 862.32 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.36/862.32 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.36x = 862.32 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.36x = 326,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,560.58/574.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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