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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 281.56 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 861.11 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/861.11 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 861.11 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 242,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,450.57/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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