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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 857.10 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 857.10 and 282.92 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 857.10 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/857.10 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 857.10 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 242,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,490.73/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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