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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 856.08 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 856.08 and 282.16 is: 422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 856.08 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/856.08 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 856.08 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 241,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,551.53/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.83

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