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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 861.69 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 861.69 and 282.21 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 861.69 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/861.69 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 861.69 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 243,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,177.53/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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