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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.02, 862.26 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.02, 862.26 and 301.24 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.02 : 862.26 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.02/862.26 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.02x = 862.26 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.02x = 259,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,747.20/575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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