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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 861.13 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 861.13 and 281.34 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 861.13 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/861.13 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 861.13 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 242,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,270.31/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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