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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.29 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.29 and 282.51 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.29 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.29 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.29 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 241,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,910.49/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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