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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 861.49 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 861.49 and 281.93 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 861.49 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/861.49 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 861.49 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 242,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,875.92/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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