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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 861.70 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 861.70 and 227.73 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 861.70 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/861.70 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 861.70 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 196,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234.94/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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