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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 858.28 and 505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 858.28 and 505.78 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 858.28 = 505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/858.28 = 505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 858.28 × 505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 434,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,100.86/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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