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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.99 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.99 and 392.50 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.99 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.99 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.99 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 338,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,331.08/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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