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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.74, 861.78 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.74, 861.78 and 380.28 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.74 : 861.78 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.74/861.78 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.74x = 861.78 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.74x = 327,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,717.70/575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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