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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 861.13 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 861.13 and 368.97 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 861.13 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/861.13 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 861.13 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 317,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,731.14/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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