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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 857.82 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 857.82 and 283.34 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 857.82 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/857.82 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 857.82 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 243,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,054.72/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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