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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 861.34 and 391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 861.34 and 391.30 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 861.34 = 391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/861.34 = 391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 861.34 × 391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 337,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,042.34/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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