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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 861.67 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 861.67 and 282.02 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 861.67 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/861.67 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 861.67 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 243,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,003.87/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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