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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 860.64 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 860.64 and 382.08 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 860.64 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/860.64 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 860.64 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 328,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,833.33/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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