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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 862.32 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 862.32 and 382.16 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 862.32 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/862.32 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 862.32 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 329,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,544.21/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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