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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 860.99 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 860.99 and 285.24 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 860.99 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/860.99 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 860.99 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 245,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,587.36/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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