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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.50, 861.39 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.50, 861.39 and 379.26 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.50 : 861.39 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.50/861.39 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.50x = 861.39 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.50x = 326,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,690.77/574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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