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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 857.58 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 857.58 and 283.16 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 857.58 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/857.58 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 857.58 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 242,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,832.35/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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