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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.77, 860.04 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.77, 860.04 and 285 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.77 : 860.04 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.77/860.04 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.77x = 860.04 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.77x = 245,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,111.40/573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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