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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.41, 862.43 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.41, 862.43 and 391.35 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.41 : 862.43 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.41/862.43 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.41x = 862.43 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.41x = 337,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,510.02/574.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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