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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 862.01 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 862.01 and 392.51 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 862.01 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/862.01 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 862.01 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 338,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,347.55/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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