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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 861.66 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 861.66 and 392.25 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 861.66 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/861.66 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 861.66 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 337,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,986.14/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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