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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 862.16 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 862.16 and 380.03 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 862.16 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/862.16 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 862.16 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 327,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,646.92/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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