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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 860.34 and 379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 860.34 and 379.33 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 860.34 = 379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/860.34 = 379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 860.34 × 379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 326,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,352.77/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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