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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 859.08 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 859.08 and 284.14 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 859.08 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/859.08 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 859.08 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 244,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098.99/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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