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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.06, 860.76 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.06, 860.76 and 285.50 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.06 : 860.76 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.06/860.76 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.06x = 860.76 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.06x = 245,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,746.98/574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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