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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 862.09 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 862.09 and 355.33 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 862.09 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/862.09 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 862.09 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 306,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,323.40/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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