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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 863.19 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 863.19 and 358.29 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 863.19 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/863.19 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 863.19 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 309,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,272.35/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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