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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.94, 860.72 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.94, 860.72 and 379.58 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.94 : 860.72 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.94/860.72 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.94x = 860.72 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.94x = 326,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,705.90/574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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