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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 861.48 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 861.48 and 357.96 is: 536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 861.48 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/861.48 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 861.48 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 308,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,375.38/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.38

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