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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 283.70 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 858.45 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/858.45 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 858.45 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 243,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,542.27/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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