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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 861 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 861 and 391.68 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 861 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/861 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 861 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 337,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,236.48/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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