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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.98, 860.94 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.98, 860.94 and 281.45 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.98 : 860.94 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.98/860.94 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.98x = 860.94 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.98x = 242,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,307.26/573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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