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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 861.96 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 861.96 and 401.56 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 861.96 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/861.96 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 861.96 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 346,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,128.66/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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