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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 862.19 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 862.19 and 286.13 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 862.19 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/862.19 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 862.19 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 246,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,692.68/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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