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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.75, 861.13 and 379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.75, 861.13 and 379.63 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.75 : 861.13 = 379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.75/861.13 = 379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.75x = 861.13 × 379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.75x = 326,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,910.78/574.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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