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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.05, 861.30 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.05, 861.30 and 281.80 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.05 : 861.30 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.05/861.30 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.05x = 861.30 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.05x = 242,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,714.34/574.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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