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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 860.24 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 860.24 and 285.68 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 860.24 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/860.24 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 860.24 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 245,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,749.78/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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