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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 857.01 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 857.01 and 282.45 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 857.01 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/857.01 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 857.01 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 242,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,062.47/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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