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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 857.52 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 857.52 and 282.80 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 857.52 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/857.52 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 857.52 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 242,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,506.66/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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