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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 861.60 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 861.60 and 369.09 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 861.60 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/861.60 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 861.60 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 318,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,007.94/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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