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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.37 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.37 and 284.70 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.37 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.37 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.37 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 244,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,947.34/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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