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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 862.46 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 862.46 and 392.68 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 862.46 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/862.46 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 862.46 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 338,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,670.79/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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