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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.26, 859.62 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.26, 859.62 and 284.36 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.26 : 859.62 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.26/859.62 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.26x = 859.62 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.26x = 244,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,441.54/573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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