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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 860.10 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 860.10 and 367.73 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 860.10 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/860.10 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 860.10 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 316,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,284.57/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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