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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.12 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.12 and 282.93 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.12 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.12 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.12 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 242,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,222.03/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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