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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 862.74 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 862.74 and 301.11 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 862.74 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/862.74 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 862.74 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 259,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,779.64/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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