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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.84, 861 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.84, 861 and 285.76 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.84 : 861 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.84/861 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.84x = 861 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.84x = 246,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,039.36/574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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