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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 860.10 and 378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 860.10 and 378.79 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 860.10 = 378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/860.10 = 378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 860.10 × 378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 325,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,797.28/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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