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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 855.55 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 855.55 and 282.01 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 855.55 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/855.55 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 855.55 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 241,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,273.66/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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