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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 862.89 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 862.89 and 379.38 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 862.89 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/862.89 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 862.89 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 327,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,363.21/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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