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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 861.88 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 861.88 and 282.08 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 861.88 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/861.88 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 861.88 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 243,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,119.11/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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