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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.91, 861.73 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.91, 861.73 and 282.61 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.91 : 861.73 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.91/861.73 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.91x = 861.73 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.91x = 243,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,530.65/574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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