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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 860.76 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 860.76 and 357.57 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 860.76 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/860.76 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 860.76 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 307,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,781.95/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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