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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 861.15 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 861.15 and 354.73 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 861.15 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/861.15 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 861.15 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 305,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,475.74/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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