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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 860.98 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 860.98 and 281.70 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 860.98 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/860.98 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 860.98 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 242,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,538.07/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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