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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 857.04 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 857.04 and 282.72 is: 424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 857.04 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/857.04 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 857.04 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 242,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,302.35/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.11

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