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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 859.26 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 859.26 and 284.42 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 859.26 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/859.26 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 859.26 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 244,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,390.73/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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