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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 860.32 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 860.32 and 285.12 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 860.32 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/860.32 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 860.32 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 245,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,294.44/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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