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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 859.21 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 859.21 and 284.65 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 859.21 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/859.21 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 859.21 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 244,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,571.27/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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