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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.64 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.64 and 285.08 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.64 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.64 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.64 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 245,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,351.25/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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