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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.76, 862.05 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.76, 862.05 and 190.01 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.76 : 862.05 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.76/862.05 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.76x = 862.05 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.76x = 163,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,798.12/574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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