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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.24 and 391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.24 and 391.42 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.24 = 391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.24 = 391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.24 × 391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 337,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,106.56/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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