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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 860.92 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 860.92 and 285.90 is: 428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 860.92 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/860.92 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 860.92 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 246,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,137.03/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.62

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