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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861.90 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861.90 and 282.16 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861.90 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861.90 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861.90 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 243,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,193.70/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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