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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 860.49 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 860.49 and 398.24 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 860.49 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/860.49 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 860.49 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 342,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,677.24/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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