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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 856.75 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 856.75 and 282.25 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 856.75 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/856.75 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 856.75 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 241,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,817.69/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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