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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 860.85 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 860.85 and 285.36 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 860.85 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/860.85 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 860.85 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 245,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,652.16/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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