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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 857.59 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 857.59 and 283.66 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 857.59 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/857.59 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 857.59 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 243,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,263.98/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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