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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.94 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.94 and 282.38 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.94 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.94 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.94 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 241,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,977.02/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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