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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 861.39 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 861.39 and 282.11 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 861.39 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/861.39 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 861.39 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 243,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,002.43/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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