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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 860.63 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 860.63 and 377.24 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 860.63 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/860.63 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 860.63 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 324,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,664.06/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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