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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 862.08 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 862.08 and 278.04 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 862.08 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/862.08 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 862.08 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 239,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,692.72/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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