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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 861.29 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 861.29 and 313.96 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 861.29 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/861.29 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 861.29 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 270,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,410.61/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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