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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 861.44 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 861.44 and 369.66 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 861.44 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/861.44 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 861.44 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 318,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,441.29/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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