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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.02, 861.92 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.02, 861.92 and 282.73 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.02 : 861.92 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.02/861.92 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.02x = 861.92 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.02x = 243,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,690.64/575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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