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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 861.24 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 861.24 and 285.48 is: 428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 861.24 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/861.24 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 861.24 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 245,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,866.80/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.46

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