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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 862.19 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 862.19 and 370.32 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 862.19 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/862.19 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 862.19 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 319,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,289.44/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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