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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 861.69 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 861.69 and 227.84 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 861.69 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/861.69 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 861.69 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 196,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,327.45/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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