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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 861.76 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 861.76 and 382.28 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 861.76 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/861.76 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 861.76 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 329,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,433.61/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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