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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 856 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 856 and 281.75 is: 422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 856 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/856 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 856 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 241,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,178/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.74

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