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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.04 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.04 and 284.72 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.04 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.04 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.04 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 244,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,870.59/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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