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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.26, 858.12 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.26, 858.12 and 283.36 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.26 : 858.12 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.26/858.12 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.26x = 858.12 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.26x = 243,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,156.88/572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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