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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 860.76 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 860.76 and 381.84 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 860.76 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/860.76 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 860.76 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 328,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,672.60/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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