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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 858.51 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 858.51 and 283.45 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 858.51 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/858.51 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 858.51 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 243,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,344.66/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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