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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 860.06 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 860.06 and 285.02 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 860.06 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/860.06 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 860.06 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 245,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,134.30/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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