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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 861.03 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 861.03 and 368.96 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 861.03 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/861.03 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 861.03 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 317,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,681.32/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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