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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 862.11 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 862.11 and 493.11 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 862.11 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/862.11 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 862.11 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 425,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,115.06/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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