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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 862.14 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 862.14 and 358.38 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 862.14 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/862.14 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 862.14 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 308,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,973.73/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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