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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.74, 861.54 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.74, 861.54 and 392.16 is: 587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.74 : 861.54 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.74/861.54 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.74x = 861.54 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.74x = 337,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,861.53/574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.85

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