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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 857.69 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 857.69 and 283.13 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 857.69 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/857.69 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 857.69 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 242,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,832.07/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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