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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 861.07 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 861.07 and 285.62 is: 428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 861.07 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/861.07 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 861.07 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 245,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,938.81/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.45

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