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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 861.70 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 861.70 and 281.94 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 861.70 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/861.70 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 861.70 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 242,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,947.70/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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