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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 861.59 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 861.59 and 391.33 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 861.59 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/861.59 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 861.59 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 337,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,161.90/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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