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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 855.54 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 855.54 and 282 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 855.54 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/855.54 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 855.54 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 241,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,262.28/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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