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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 857.52 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 857.52 and 282.84 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 857.52 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/857.52 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 857.52 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 242,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,540.96/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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