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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.75, 862.23 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.75, 862.23 and 286.19 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.75 : 862.23 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.75/862.23 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.75x = 862.23 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.75x = 246,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,761.60/574.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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