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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 861.17 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 861.17 and 282.23 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 861.17 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/861.17 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 861.17 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 243,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,045.52/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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