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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 861.57 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 861.57 and 354.78 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 861.57 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/861.57 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 861.57 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 305,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,667.80/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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