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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.14, 861.24 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.14, 861.24 and 285.24 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.14 : 861.24 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.14/861.24 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.14x = 861.24 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.14x = 245,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,660.10/574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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