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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.25 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.25 and 284.61 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.25 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.25 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.25 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 244,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,835.75/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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