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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.74 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.74 and 282.24 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.74 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.74 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.74 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 241,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,806.30/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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