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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 860.23 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 860.23 and 282.02 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 860.23 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/860.23 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 860.23 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 242,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,602.06/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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