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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.37, 861.57 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.37, 861.57 and 227.63 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.37 : 861.57 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.37/861.57 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.37x = 861.57 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.37x = 196,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,119.18/574.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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