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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.99, 861.14 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.99, 861.14 and 285.22 is: 427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.99 : 861.14 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.99/861.14 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.99x = 861.14 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.99x = 245,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,614.35/573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.91

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