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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 861.84 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 861.84 and 282.31 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 861.84 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/861.84 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 861.84 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 243,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,303.90/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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