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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.94, 856.51 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.94, 856.51 and 282.38 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.94 : 856.51 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.94/856.51 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.94x = 856.51 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.94x = 241,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,856.31/570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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