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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.96, 861.36 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.96, 861.36 and 358.96 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.96 : 861.36 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.96/861.36 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.96x = 861.36 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.96x = 309,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,193.79/574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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