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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.29, 861.72 and 227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.29, 861.72 and 227.87 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.29 : 861.72 = 227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.29/861.72 = 227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.29x = 861.72 × 227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.29x = 196,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,359.00/574.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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