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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 859.94 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 859.94 and 368.37 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 859.94 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/859.94 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 859.94 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 316,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,776.76/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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