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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.87 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.87 and 282.03 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.87 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.87 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.87 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 243,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,073.20/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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