Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 862.35 and 394.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 574.87, 862.35 and 394.06 is: 591.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574.87 : 862.35 = 394.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574.87/862.35 = 394.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574.87x = 862.35 × 394.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574.87x = 339,817.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,817.64/574.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591.12
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