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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 859.04 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 859.04 and 285.06 is: 427.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 859.04 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/859.04 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 859.04 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 244,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,877.94/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.05

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